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« on: January 24, 2012, 09:32:18 AM »

You guys that use auto clear coat on your fish, is the stuff you buy a two part clear coat that you have to mix or is it already to go out of the can? I haven't used it before but want to start and just saw the one part stuff at the auto parts store and wasn't sure if I should get it. Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 10:17:23 AM »

Yes its twopart. Omni AU 260 or AU 261 with the hardener of choice, slow fast or medium. One of the numbers is a high build and the other is low build. which means one makes a thicker coat going on the fish than the other.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2012, 09:54:36 PM »

I use DCU 2002
It is a really good gloss just don't hit it too hard on your first coat
It is fairly forgiving
And very durable
But the one part is good for general use
I like the two part
Expensive but customers like it
I have done hundreds of fish using a one part gloss coat
All on personal preference
I like the best with UV protection
I do guarantee my fish to my customers
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2012, 11:08:49 PM »

if you guarantee it, why would you need to strip it?
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 08:31:11 PM »

Any 4:1 ratio Acrylic Urethane clear should do. It is a 2 part mix.
if you guarantee it, why would you need to strip it?
Maybe for repairs.
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2012, 06:35:56 AM »

twopart
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2012, 02:14:47 PM »

you'll also need a touch up gun to spray the two part gloss
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2012, 07:28:31 PM »

Or an automotive sprayer, I prefer the gravity fed. & make sure to clean the gun right away after use, it will not clean after it sets up like lacquer.
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2012, 08:26:31 PM »

Be sure to use a respirator,and eye protection this stuff is very toxic
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2012, 10:29:46 PM »

My automotive clear coat is a 4 :1.
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